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Summer is FINALLY here and we are so ready for some great beach reading. (Now we just have to find time to make it to the beach!) And with so many fantastic releases from our favorite authors, (And some great debuts too!) they’ll be plenty to choose from.
Speaking of great new releases, Today we’re learning five things about fabulous bestselling author Claire Cook! She’s the author of SEVEN ENTERTAINING NOVELS (including Must Love Dogs, which was made into a movie starring our girl crush Diane Lane!). Her latest, Seven Year Switch follows sassy single mom Jill as she tries to pick up the pieces after her husband leaves her to raise her daughter by herself. It’s an inspiring tale about starting over, finding strength and rediscovering love. Perfect for a summer getaway!
Not only is Claire revealing five things, she made a video (complete with music-we’re impressed!) about the five things we don’t know about her. We’re loving it and have a feeling that you will too.(She has a very interesting past job that involved a leotard! She’s been on the Today show!)
And don’t forget to connect with Claire on Facebook and Twitter too-she hosts lots of cool giveaways and we know y’all love getting free stuff!
And…To celebrate the release of Seven Year Switch, we are giving away FIVE copies. You know what to do-just leave a comment to be entered!
So sit back, turn up the volume and enjoy! xoxo
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Her books are so refreshing. I’d love to be entered!
Just joined you guys on FB! Very excited. It’s pretty cool how you guys do free give away contests! Hope I can be a lucky winner one day!!
Loves her books and would love to win this one!
I love her books and what a fun video! Thanks for sharing.
Looks great! If I don’t win it I will definitely be buying it!!
Well, isn’t she clever!! I had to watch it a couple of times because I was so mesmorized by the sound of the waves! Add this one to my wish list, for sure…but of course, I would love to win a copy. :-) Thanks, ladies!!
We just moved to a new neighborhood with a lake! Sounds like this is the perfect book to take with me as I check out the beach!
You guys!!! I want to be just like you when (and IF) I ever grow up! Love that you get to know all these amazing authors. And, side note: I love that Claire Cook wrote her first novel AFTER turning 40 … AND, in a minivan, no less!!! There may be hope for “forty-something” closet writers, like me! Can’t wait to read Seven Year Switch!!!
BTW, I’ve only recently reentered the world of reading (and actually getting to finish the book!) for pleasure. Just want to say I am thrilled I have stumbled upon you lovely ladies – and your legion of faithful chicklit lovers – to guide me along and help me find some great stuff in a genre I adore! So far, the journey has been So. Much. Fun! : )
Thanks ladies!! xox
Michelle- Yeah! Thanks for joining us!
Everybody is talking about this book! I can’t wait to read it.
Elisa- thanks for the commenting. It’s the perfect book for summer. Good luck!
Crystal– thanks! We agree!
Gina B–Maybe it’s your turn to win! If not, still recommend buying!
Heidi–Love the sound effects. It’s such a fun video. Thanks for your comment!
Anna–Sounds perfect!
this cover is amazing! I need this for my beach trip read!
Sooo excited fo rthis book. Please enter me!
Carleen- absolutely! Good luck!
Crystal– we love the cover too. So important to have a good cover!!
Any drawing that involves Claire Cook (love her!!), a “sassy” woman, and the water is sure to grab my attention!! Please enter my name…I’d LOVE to win a copy of her newest book. Thanks, Liz and Lisa!
ChickLitIsNotDead ROCKS!!
HI there. Just happened to log onto FB and staring right in front of me was the giveaway for Seven Year Switch. I thought ” WOW, this book must be a TOP CONTENDER for the summer reading list for chic lit readers. ” This book was just bookmarked on my wish list on Amamzon for MY Kindle!! So, now I KNOW that this book RATES!!! Keep them comin’….LONG LIVE CHIC LIT!!!!!
BTW, PLEASE enter my name for this book!! Thanks!!
Marianne- Hi & Welcome! Consider yourself entered!
The title alone makes me want to read this book. Sign me up for an entry :)
Thanks, ladies!
I’ve heard great things about Claire Cook, and I can’t wait to read this one! It sounds like a book that would be perfect for beach reading, and I spend a lot of time on the beach in these hot summer months!
Ohh sounds like great book. Love the cover of beach background that made me want to go beach vacation. Perfect for beach reading!
This looks wonderful! I would ldove to win a copy. One can never have too many books now, can one?
Karla- It is a great title!
I just came across a link to your site on author Beth Harbison’s facebook page. So excited to of found you and to enter this contest!
Count me in! I’d love to win this!
Stephanie, so glad you’re here!!!! Xo
Melissa, good luck! :)
Sounds like a great summer read! Trying to encourage the kids to read over the summer by setting a good example and reading myself.
Shayrn, I love it! I think this is a grat book to start with! Xo
Jonita–It’s the perfect beach read!
Christy– thanks for the comment!
This book looks SO good! Definitely one of my top pics for the summer! I’d love to enter the contest! :)
This book sounds great.So many great books to read this summer.
Jen, good luck!!! Thanks for the comment!
Lauri, I know, right? Good luck!
How fun! I read one of Cook’s books a few years back and appreciated the light, fun read.
Thanks Meg! Wasn’t the video so cute? Lovin’ on her! Xo
Being a 40 something mom who spends most of the day in my minivan, I’m impressed that she wrote a book in her van!! I’d love to win a copy of her newest book.
LOVED the movie “Must Love Dogs” but have never read anything she has written. I am anxious to check out her writing. Pick me please ? :)
Count me entered!! :) I <3 free books!
I have not read any of Claire’s books, but they sound like great books. Wonderful reviews.
Carolyn, I know, gives a whole new meaning to the term “minivan mom” !
Runner10-Welcome! And…thanks for commenting! Maybe you’ll win over here too :)
Mary, “Must Love Dogs” was so cute!
Kat, good luck! Xo
Runner, she has some great reviews for this one. It’s perfect for a lazy summer day!
I’d love to read this book. Please enter me.
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I love Claire’s books and have been looking forward to this one. I associate her books with the relaxing days of summer!
Judy, good luck! Xo
Linda, I agree! Thanks for the comment!
So many wonderful talented female authors. This is going to be one of the best reading-at-the-beach summers of my life! I loved the move “Must Love Dogs”, so I’m looking forward to reading this one too.
Karen, I know, this is the summer of great new releases!
that little video made me want to run away to the beach…for 3 months. Child? Husband? House? Mortgage? what??
This is one of my fav segments you gals do..I am such a sucker for a new great read :-}
Erin- so glad you like it! Thanks!
i love the name of the book, a little play on words. Loved the movie “The Seven Year Itch”, loved the chick band, “Seven Year Bitch”, must complete my collection with this book! Thanks as always for doing these awesome giveaways, I just hope I win someday! :) xoxo! ~carly
Oh! Yes, yes, yes! Sorry, that sounded slightly orgasmic didn’t it?
Please enter me!
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That cover makes me yearn for the beach! Please enter me!
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Colleen, we will! Thanks for the comment!
Wendy, we’re glad you are so excited!!! Xoxo
Carly, good luck!!! Xoxo
Thanks, Liz and Lisa — you’re the best! And thanks for all the nice comments, everybody!! Hope you win a copy of SEVEN YEAR SWITCH!! And make sure you visit my website and find me on Facebook and Twitter, too!!
Hi,
I just read The Wildwater Walking Club and loved it! Can’t wait to read Claire’s new book ~ please enter me! Thank you!
I know that this book would be a great summer read and would love to win a copy of it! I already shared on Facebook too! Thanks for sharing about Claire’s new book!
Claire, Thank YOU!!! We loved the video and we’re thrilled to have you! Xoxo
Hope to see you Tuesday at the Des Moines Central Library!
I’ve seen quite a few raving reviews for this one, so naturally I’m anxious to read it!
Love Clare’s books. She inspired me to try my hand at writing fiction– her work is so fun and accessible.
Thanks, Liz and Lisa!
Lian
I have never read any of Clare’s books before but would love to start my collection with this one!
Jaci, Thanks for the comment! =)
Lian, I agree! And so cool that she inspired you!
Julie P, it looks great-I’m going to read it next!
Gia, Thanks so much for sharing on FB!!! Good luck!
MaryAnn, Good luck!
Why do I “need” this new book, Seven Year Switch? Because I have the perfect place to read it, on the deck of my lakehouse overlooking Tablerock Lake! Because I have the perfect bottle of wine chilling in the fridge! Because I have a best friend, Bryana, who is going to read it with me – so we can sit together on that deck, enjoying our wine and laughing and talking about each chapter of our book!!! That’s why I NEED this book!!! (Not to mention that I am a huge fan Claire’s and am dying to get my hands on this new book!)
Beth :)
CONGRATS to Lian, Kat, Carleen, Beth and Carly! They’ve each won a copy of Claire Cook’s SEVEN YEAR SWITCH! Thanks to all who entered! xoxo
I went to barnes and nobles the other day as I was unable to attend the June 8th workshop @ the library in Scituate. I share with my sister but I would love to give her a copy of her own. Please enter me in your giveaway, I see we have something in common! I am also a product of her reinvention workshop!
Lisa–Thanks for your comment! Unfortunately, we already picked the winners. But please continue to stop by as we have giveaways all the time- including today!